Ward Catering Assistant – Nuffield The Vale HospitalAnnual Salary: £9,922 per year (£12.71 per hour equivalent)15 hours per week • 2 days in 7 • Sociable hoursShift Patterns:Weekdays:1pm–9pmWeekends:11am–7pm7‑day flexibility requiredWeekends on a rotaIdeally available WednesdaysFree meal on shift • Free uniform • Free parking Own transport preferred due to limited public transportJob IntroductionHealthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences — and you'll be part of the team that makes that happen.As a Ward Catering Assistant, you'll bring comfort, care and great food to patients, visitors and staff. Your warm presence and friendly service help create a reassuring environment during challenging moments.What You'll DoAssist with preparing and serving hot and cold mealsFollow recipes and instructions to maintain qualityKeep work areas clean, sanitised and safeBreak down and tidy service areas after mealsProvide friendly, professional support to patients and staffWhat You BringA positive, caring and professional attitudeBasic food‑handling and hygiene awarenessAbility to stay active and work on your feetReliability, teamwork and attention to detailWhat We OfferMental health and wellbeing supportEmployee Assistance Programme24/7 virtual GP accessDiscounts on high‑street brandsFinancial wellbeing toolsRetirement savings plan & life insuranceFull training and uniformLearning and development opportunitiesCycle to Work scheme & volunteering optionsA supportive, purpose‑driven team environmentAbout SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.